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Kitchen renovations are more popular than ever, and the demand for affordable remodeling options has never been higher. In today’s post, the Kitchen Solvers team shares a few best practices and design options for homeowners looking to spruce up their kitchen on a budget.

Cabinet Refacing: The Real Kitchen Cash-Saver

Kitchen cabinets are a huge selling point for those braving the realty market, and a common talking point for homeowners. It’s one of the first places that guests, prospective home buyers, and realtors look when they walk into your kitchen, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money to make them look their best.

Cabinet refacing is a cost-effective way to upgrade the aesthetic and functional characteristics of your cabinetry in a fraction of the time it takes to complete a full-fledged replacement. This process involves reusing the original frame of the cabinet structure, then replacing the doors and handles. The end result is stunning – most people can’t tell the difference between a full-on replacement and an affordable refacing – but the savings are even more impressive. You spend much less on materials, and cut labor costs down significantly because the job can be completed so quickly.

Our cabinet refacing business built itself into one of the leading bathroom and kitchen renovation brands in America on the backs of this cost-effective service.

Budget-Friendly Backsplashes

If you’re going to replace your countertop, there’s no better time to overhaul the backsplash, and vice versa. If you invest time, money, and effort into perfecting your backsplash, only to realize you hate your countertops 3 years later, there’s a very good chance that you’re going to damage the backsplash during the renovation. As far as budget-saving backsplash tips go, this is number one, as damage is always costly!

If you want to create an upscale look without an upscale price tag, we typically recommend investing in an updated backsplash. A wood countertop can look regal with the right backsplash – maybe a marble mosaic or a retro-chic tile arrangement. This approach may cost you a little more for the backsplash, but it can save you thousands on expensive countertops.

Cheaper backsplash options are available, though. Consider something simple and elegant, like timeless subway tiles. These affordable tiles never go out of style, and they come in a wide range of styles and sizes to suit almost any renovator’s vision. Enthusiastic (read: messy!) cooks can set up rich, dark tiles to mask any splatter marks, or you can stick with a traditional off-white for a cleaner look. As a side note, our cabinet refacing business typically cautions against choosing a rough stone finish for tiles, as they’re both expensive and nearly impossible to clean.

Wallet-Friendly Flooring

If you’re looking for a cost-effective flooring option, consider Forbo floors! This exciting and eco-friendly option is made from recycled products, and are both anti-slip and extremely comfortable underfoot.

Hardwood is another excellent option that isn’t too hard on the wallet.

Ceramic tiles are easy to clean and not overly expensive up front, but the problem is upkeep. Ceramic can easily chip, which means costly repairs. Furthermore, ceramic is increasingly being called a “dated” look.

Want to learn more affordable kitchen remodeling options? Visit https://www.kitchensolversfranchise.com and explore the free resources there, or give our cabinet refacing business a call today for a free consultation!